DIABETIC EDUCATOR - RN - SACO

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a Population Health Diabetes Educator (RN) to design and lead DSMES across a defined primary care panel. This role leverages EHRs and disease registries to proactively close care gaps, manage rising-risk diabetic patients, and coordinate preventive interventions to improve glycemic outcomes and reduce avoidable ED visits.

Candidates should have a nursing degree (Master's preferred) and CDCES/CDE certification or obtain within 12

Qualifications

• RN with nursing degree; Master’s preferred.
• CDCES or CDE certification required within 12 months.
• 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in population health or care management preferred.
• Ability to teach diverse audiences and develop educational materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage DSMES across a primary care panel.
• Use EHRs and registries to track gaps and rising-risk cohorts.
• Coordinate systemic preventative interventions and improve glycemic outcomes.
• Reduce unnecessary ED visits and hospital readmissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Motivational interviewing

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Master’s degree (preferred)

CDCES or CDE certification (required or within 12 months)

Tools

EMR software

Data analytics platforms

Population registries

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred, Master’s a plus. Previous experience in community education preferred. Certifications: Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) is required (or must be obtained within 12 months of hire)

Experience

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of clinical nursing experience. Experience in population health, care management, outpatient primary care, or community health nursing is highly preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to teach in a variety of settings and to diverse audiences. Experience in development of written course materials, flyers, advertisements, etc. as needed

Skills:

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) software, data analytics platforms, and population registries. Strong communication, active listening, and counseling skills utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Frequent exposure to biological hazards. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch. Operates AV equipment. Continuous walking, frequent standing. Lifting, carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Population Health Diabetes Educator (RN) is responsible for designing, executing, and managing data-driven diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) across a defined primary care patient panel. Unlike traditional clinical educators focusing strictly on one‑on‑one episodic appointments, this role leverages electronic health records (EHR) and disease registries to proactively track clinical gaps, manage rising‑risk diabetic cohorts, and coordinate systemic preventative interventions. The primary goals are to optimize glycemic outcomes, close quality metrics gaps, and reduce preventable emergency department utilization and hospital readmissions.